This document outlines Rehman Medical College's admissions process for the 2020-21 session, which will involve multiple mini interviews (MMI) and psychometric testing of applicants over 4 days. The MMI process will consist of 10 short interview stations to assess applicants' problem solving, critical thinking, communication, ethics and other soft skills required of medical professionals. Candidates will be divided into groups of 24 and rotate through the stations. Rehman Medical College aims to select students who will successfully complete the program, perform well clinically, and demonstrate strong character and ethics through this standardized admissions method.

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Interview Process -Admissions MBBS, Rehman
Medical College Peshawar
2020-21

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About RMC
Rehman Medical College is the pioneer of integrated modular system of curriculum in Khyber
Pukhtoon Khwa with a vision of producing doctors with excellence in medical practice. It
started in 2010 with induction of 100 students in MBBS program and has molded 05 batches
of doctors that are working in different hospitals in Pakistan and abroad.
Keeping in line with its mission, RMC builds its curriculum around the concept of producing
doctors who are fit to practice in different communities following good medical practice
guidelines as per national and international standards, act as good role models, research
oriented and cognizant of the needs of Pakistani community. The culture at RMC thrives on a
student-based approach in education, research, extracurricular and community-based
practices. Students are trained through an integrated medical education program with
exposure to clinical practice from 1st year of MBBS, that increases incrementally till 5th
professional.
It was the pioneer in developing its clinical skills laboratory for undergraduate medical
students in KPK, which trains students from 1st year-5th year through an integrated curriculum.
The students of RMC have been securing positions in annual KMU exams since its inception.
RMC provides ample opportunities to its students for participation in student-based research
and has an independent research department with a curriculum running over 05 years of the
program. Sports, drams societies, adventure clubs, free medical camps, literary society are
some of the examples of the activities that students can indulge in while studying at RMC.
In lieu of all the achievements over the past 10 years, RMC has developed this valid and
reliable method of selection of its students to ensure that students encompass all domains of
learning, especially with the right aptitude for medical profession. The college has established
this evidence-based method of multiple mini interviews and psychometric analysis of
applicants for 2020-21 to achieve its vision and mission.

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Executive Summary
Rehman Medical College is conducting the admission process of session 2020-21 through a
standardized admission process adopting psychometric testing and multiple mini interviews
with the applicants. The 04-day long event shall divide the candidates randomly into 08 groups,
who shall go through a series of processes / events for final calculation of the merit marks after
addition of the 20% marks given to private medical colleges by Pakistan Medical Commission
(PMC).
The Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) described in detail in pages below is a standardized tool
which selects students into medical schools through assessment of their soft skills mandatory
for medical professionals. MMI is a valid and reliable tool which reduces the impact of
individual examiners on selection process and enables every candidate to have equal
opportunity at entry into the profession. It has multiple focused meetings in an OSCE-style
manner between the candidate and assessor testing the non-cognitive skills of the candidate.
06-10 structured interviews, scenario-based question & answer sessions are used, through
which the non-cognitive skills of the candidate are assessed.
RMC shall use 06 stations with situational interviews using scenarios and standardized
response sheets with rubrics.
There will also be psychometric analysis interviews with a team of qualified psychologists.
The purpose of admission procedures is to select students who successfully complete the
educational program, do well in the prescribed program, perform commendably in professional
practice and have the traits of character and ethical values mandatory for a medical
professional. It is thus a general belief that the admission into healthcare profession must
include both cognitive and non-cognitive domain testing. Pre-admission grades may be a good
indicator of academic performance but not clinical performance of the students. Psychological
testing can predict who does well and who does not in non-cognitive domains of learning, an
area pertinent for medical professionals for achieving excellence in their fields.

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Contents
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Plan of Events………………………………………………………………………………………... 04
Schedule of 04 Days Activity………………………………………………………………………... 04
Multiple Mini Interviews – What, Why & How…………………………….……..………………... 06
MMI Station…………………………………………………………………..……………………... 07
Critical Thinking………………………………………………………………..….………………... 07
Problem Solving……………………………………………………………………………………... 07
Communication Skills………………………………………………………………………………... 07
Socio-cultural Awareness…………………………………………………….……………………... 07
Ethics……………………………………………………………….……….…….……..…………... 07
Time Management………………………………………………………….………………………... 07
MMI Cycle Maps………………………………………………………….………………………... 09
List of facilitator Codes………………………………………………………….…………………... 11
List of Required Documents & Infrastructure………………………..……………………………... 12
Instruction for facilitators………………………………………………….……………………... 12
Psychometric Analysis…………………………………………………..………………………... 13
What is Personal Statement, Guideline for writing personal Statement……………………. 15
Personal Statement format…………………………………………………………………… 16

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Plan of Events
Total Candidates to be Interviewed for MBBS= 768
# of days allocated for Interviews = 4
Duration of Interview / group of Candidates=8
# of Candidate / group = 96 Divided in to 04 smaller groups = 24 candidates each
Groups / day interviewed= 02
Total Candidates interviewed / day= 192
Total Candidates interviewed over 4 days= 192*4=768
Planner for 04-days activity
Duration of Activities = 0800 am – 1700 Hrs
Duration of Activity (Morning Group) = 0800 am - 1230 pm
Duration of Activity (Afternoon Group) = 1300 Hrs – 1700 Hrs
MMI Psych Interviews Personal Statement Document
Verification
0800 am – 0900 am
# of Candidates = 24 # of Candidates = 24 # of Candidates = 24 # of Candidates = 24
A1 = 12 – Floor 02-RMC
MMI 01
B1=12 –Psych Team 01 Batch C - Lecture Hall 01
– Floor 01 RMC
Batch D - DME Office –
Floor 01 RMC
A2 = 12 – Floor 03 RMC
MMI 02
B2=12–Psych Team 02
0900 am – 1000 am
B1=12 – Floor 02-RMC
MMI- 01
A1 = 12 – Psych Team 01 Batch D - Lecture Hall 01
– Floor 01 RMC
Batch C - DME Office –
Floor 01 RMC
B2=12– Floor 03 RMC –
MMI 02
A2 = 12 – Psych Team 02
1000 am – 1100 am
C1= 12- Floor 02-RMC
MMI- 01
D1=12 - Psych Team 01 Batch A - Lecture Hall 01
– Floor 01 RMC
Batch B - DME Office –
Floor 01 RMC
C2= 12- Floor 03 RMC –
MMI 02
D2=12- Psych Team 02
1100 am – 1200 pm
D1=12 - Floor 02-RMC
MMI- 01
C1= 12- Psych Team 01 Batch B - Lecture Hall 01
– Floor 01 RMC
Batch A - DME Office –
Floor 01 RMC
D2=12- Floor 03 RMC –
MMI 02
C2= 12- Psych Team 02
Distribution of Candidates in groups as per serial number – Same process repeated for
afternoon group starting with serial number 193 on day 02 and so on and so forth.
Venues
MMI 01 = Floor 02-RMC MMI 02 = 3rd
Floor RMC
Psychological Testing Interviews = Floor 4 Post Graduate Offices -RMC
Personal Statement = Lecture Hall 01 RMC 1st
Floor
Document Verification = DME Office 01- 1st
Floor RMC
Candidate Forms Upload – ICT Lab (Responsibility - Student Affairs)

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Overall Supervisor – Dr. Mahrukh Ikram Shah
Monitoring Team – Mr. Sajid Durrani, Miss Ambareen Ara, Muhammad Azam, Mr.
Sajid Ahmed, Mr. Waliullah Durrani, Mr. Arshid (CSC)
Guides
Group A = Mr Javed Ullah
Group B = Mr. Ibrar Khan
Group C = Mr. Furqan
Group D= Mr. Wajeed Ullah (Additional Staff – Mr. Usman, Mr. Arsalan)
Multiple Mini Interviews – MMI Project Admissions 2020-21 Rehman
Medical College
Medical school admissions are unlike any other admissions process in the world.
There are “traditional” interviews, when candidates are asked about their professional and
academic background, about their strengths and weaknesses, about why they want to go into
medicine, etc.
Candidates might also be subjected to the multiple mini-interview, or MMI, which many
medical schools in the world are increasingly adopting as an
alternative to the traditional one-on-one interview. Many
candidates would find the prospect of MMI interviews
frightening—the interviews may involve role-play,
pretending to be a real live doctor, working with actors, and
solving complex general / biomedical questions on the spot.
However, the MMI is beneficial for an applicant. MMI
interviews allow medical colleges to get a more holistic understanding of how the candidate
thinks. They can reveal their thought process, teamwork ability, and character traits—strengths
and weaknesses alike.
What is MMI?
The MMI, or multiple mini-interview, consists of a series of short interview stations that are
independent of one another. Together, the 10 stations assess capabilities of candidates in the
following areas: Problem solving, critical thinking, communication, sociocultural awareness,

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ethics, moral entity & integrity, empathy, awareness of healthcare systems, punctuality, and
knowledge of RMI/RMC.
Crucially, the candidate should think of the MMI
interview as a way of assessing their thought
processes and situational aptitude rather than
content knowledge. In other words, the candidate
will not be asked to diagnose a patient based on
symptoms or solve a medical mystery.
Different medical schools offer different numbers of
stations and the questions they ask vary. There may
be as few as four or as many as 12 stations. Rehman Medical College shall develop 10 MMI
stations for its admission process.
We’ll go in-depth into the nature of each type of station later in this document, but here’s a
summary to get you started. Each MMI station—the number varies depending on the school—
generally involves a chance to prepare for two minutes by reading the question/scenario. Once
you enter the room where the station takes place, you’ll have eight minutes to provide your
answer to the question/scenario to an interviewer/evaluator.
Some schools offer a break station where you will have ten minutes to relax in between
interview stations. The entire process takes anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending
on how many stations there are.
Why the MMI?
Before you learn how to prepare for MMI interviews, you should understand why the MMI has
come about, and why it’s increasingly popular. (Many schools, such as Duke School of
Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine and University of Cincinnati, have transitioned to MMI-
only interview formats or a hybrid format with both MMI and traditional, one-on-one
interviews.)
There are a few reasons for this shift:

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1. MMIs involve more than one interviewer. RMC want to see how multiple people interact with
the candidate, rather than basing their decision on the subjective opinion of just one
interviewer.
2. MMI interviews are more standardized, with rubrics for evaluation, which limits the subjective
factors that may influence an admission decision, such as chemistry with the interviewer.
3. MMIs offer an indication of how you behave rather than just inviting you to share your
backstory. RMC hopes that MMI interviews will let candidates better assess their problem
solving, critical thinking, communication skills, sociocultural awareness, ethics, moral entity
& integrity, empathy, awareness of healthcare systems, punctuality, and knowledge of
RMI/RMC.
The shift can come with some drawbacks. The candidate may feel more stressed about the MMI
process because they may need to impress many different evaluators in a day. He/She also feel
uncomfortable because MMI interviews are fast-paced or because they feel more like a test
than a traditional interview setting where you can have a conversation with an evaluator.
To address the concerns of candidates, try to think about the MMI format in this way: it works
to the candidates’ advantage to have many people working together to get a better picture of
who they are as an applicant. Your admissions decision doesn’t rest on the subjective opinion
of just one or two interviewers. If you underperform in one of two traditional interviews or
simply don’t click with one of the interviewers, you might find yourself out of luck but MMI
allows you more chances to impress.
The following stations shall be included in the multiple mini interviews of Rehman Medical
College. Scores for each candidate for all 10 stations shall be entered RMC campus on cloud
software at the spot.
1. Problem Solving
a. This is a static observed station which will have one written scenario to assess
the problem-solving capability of the candidate. General problems from
everyday life would be used in scenarios. A structured proforma shall be used
to analyze the problem-solving skills of the candidate. The scenarios will be
shuffled to ensure secrecy and transparency in assessment process.
2. Critical Thinking
a. Like the problem-solving station this will be a static observed station. Written
scenarios shall be used according to standard rubric. Marks shall be entered for
each candidate on the spot into computer software.
3. Communication Skills

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a. This is an interactive station. Where one assessors shall be interviewing the
candidate on pre-determined scenario according to standardized scale. General
communication skills of the candidate, use of various means of communication,
facial expression, tone, clarity of thought process, eye movements and gestures
etc., shall be noted by the interviewers. Scores shall be given accordingly and
entered into software.
4. Sociocultural Awareness
a. RMC is catering for the needs of communities of Pakistan in general and KPK.
It is, therefore, important that the candidates understand the basic needs of the
communities they are going to serve as doctors. Healthcare provision is for all
and there is no preference between people based on race, color, language and
gender. Students shall observe a series of pictures and reflect in one to two lines
on what they see in terms of cultural diversity.
5. Ethics
a. Professional ethics is a distinct scholarly focus and literature argues that there
should be greater professional oversight and regulation of medical ethics.
Candidates seeking admission in medical schools are expected to understand
ethics in medical profession. Medical profession in present day practices cannot
be perceived without ethical values and principles. Doing the right thing, at the
right time, for the right person without causing any harm is the cornerstone of
medical profession. This station shall use scenarios and its relevant questions
related to ethical awareness in candidates. A standardized rubric shall be used
to assess the student’s performance.
6. Time Management
a. This is a static station with structured scenario having a standardized rubric to
assess the time management capacity of the candidate.
Each station shall be of 05 minutes duration. Maps of both cycles for MMI are given below.

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Faculty Offices
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(faculty Office 03)
St - 04 Ethics
(faculty Office 04)
St - 06 Time
Management
(Seminar Room)
Rest-6
Faculty Offices
St-02 Problem
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St - 03 Comm
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Door 01 – Anatomy Hall
Anatomy Department RMC Floor 02 – MMI-02
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St - 05 Socio Culture
(Museum)
St - 03 Comm Skills
(Lecturer Room)
St - 01 Critical Thinking
(Seminar Room)
St - 06 Time Management
(SGF Room)
St - 04 Ethics
(Faculty Office 02)
St-02 Problem Solving
(Faculty Office 01)
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List of Suggested Facilitators for MMI
S.NO FACULTY Code MMI Station #
01 FAC-01-CT-MMI-2021 Station # 01
02 FAC-02-PS-MMI-2021 Station # 02
03 FAC-03-COMMSk-MMI-2021 Station # 03
04 FAC-04-SocCul-MMI-2021 Station # 04
05 FAC-05-ET-MMI-2021 Station # 05
06 FAC-06-TM-MMI-2021 Station # 06
07 FAC-01-CT-MMI-2021 Station # 01
08 FAC-02-PS-MMI-2021 Station # 02
09 FAC-03-COMMSk-MMI-2021 Station # 03
10 FAC-04-SocCul-MMI-2021 Station # 04
11 FAC-05-ET-MMI-2021 Station # 05
12 FAC-06-TM-MMI-2021 Station # 06
ADDITIONAL FACULTY NAMES IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
11 FAC-07-MMI-2021
12 FAC-08-MMI-2021

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List of Documents & Infrastructure for MMI
1. Printed copies of Scenarios – 60 sheets /Rotation / day
2. Rubrics – 60 per station / day
3. Pens / pencils / station
4. Chairs – 20 per station
5. Tables – 10 / station
6. Water bottles / Glasses – As required / station
7. Masks & sanitizers at Entry point
8. Bell / Timer
9. Refreshments as decided
Instructions for Facilitators
1. The facilitators shall attend individual training sessions with DME for MMI
2. They shall report at sharp 0900 am to Principal Office
3. No mobiles shall be held by facilitators and students during interviews.
4. All documents shall be taken back from the facilitator by MMI admin at the end of
each rotation / day.
5. All MMI documents shall be with the MMI admin, only one station documents shall
be handed out to the facilitator at each station.
6. The scenario shall change for each group of candidates.

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PSYCHOMETRIC analysis / Interview
What is a Psychometric test?
Psychometric analysis or Psychological interviews (typically those used in educational and
occupational settings) measure personality, ability, aptitude and interests.
How is Psychometric analysis done?
Psychometric analysis is used for the screening of the
candidate. The analysis is manual/computer based or interview
based. The analysis is timed. The candidate must give
responses to the set of questions during analysis. The candidate
is required to give responses as honestly as possible for the
good result.
Why to use a Psychometric analysis?
1.The psychometric analysis is reliable and valid.
2.It is free from the personal bias of the examiner as:
a) Analysis procedure is same for all the candidates taking test.
b) Scoring is done according to instructions given in the manual. (Guidebook of a test)
3.Reduces the risk of cheating on the part of the candidate.
Psychological Assessment at RMC:
The psychological assessment (interview) consist of a set of questions. The scoring of the test
is standardized. However, the scoring and interpretation of the interview is based on the rubrics
that are reliable and valid. The psychological assessment does not aim to diagnose the candidate
for any psychological disturbance/ disorder nor predict their success in academics and medical
practice.
Role of Psychological Assessment at RMC:
The psychological assessment aims at screening the candidates for the desired qualities ( i-e
Soft skills).Soft skills do not depend on the acquired knowledge but are useful in the selection
of the candidate and in determining their suitability for admission in a medical college.

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Significance of Psychological Assessment for Future Purpose:
Medical profession is full of challenges and demands so the soft skills are not only essential
for interacting effectively and harmoniously with others but in enhancing the quality of patient
–physician relation and clinical outcomes.
RMC Psychometric Analysis for Admission 2020-21
Rehman Medical College shall have two teams of trained psychologists who shall do the
psychometric analysis of candidates through structured interviews using standardized Rubric
for assessment.

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Personal Statement
What to write about?
You! Be HONEST!
You’re telling admissions staff why you’re suitable to study at their university or college.
It’s important to remember you can only write one personal statement – it’s the same for each
course you apply for.
As you are applying for a medical degree you should write about what personal traits you
have, to be fit for this profession. You must be able to identify your strengths and your
weaknesses.
Talk about the subject in general and try not to mention courses titles. Talk about skills that
are applicable across different fields of study, like problem solving or creativity.
Here are some TIPS to help you get started
▪ Look at medical education and identify the qualities, skills, and experience it requires
– you can use these to help you decide what to write about.
▪ Tell the reader why you’re applying – include your ambitions, as well as what interests
you about the subject, the course provider, and higher education.
▪ Think about what makes you suitable – this could be relevant experience, skills, or
achievements you’ve gained from education, work, or other activities.
▪ Include any clubs or societies you belong to – sporting, creative, or musical.
▪ If you took part in any medical related course, placement, or summer school, or
something similar, include it.
▪ If there are any personal circumstances which have affected your educational
performance, outline them in your personal statement. For example, this might be
something that caused you to miss school -
such as a physical or mental health condition
or caring for a family member. Tell us how
you cope.
▪ If your personal circumstances have affected
your qualification choices, you can mention
this in your personal statement.
▪ If you have suffered financial hardship
during your studies, you can let the
university know about that here.
▪ Consider The "I" Problem - This is a personal statement; using the first-person
pronoun "I" is acceptable.
▪ Avoid Unnecessary Duplication - Sometimes a writer tends to repeat information in
his or her personal statement that is already included in other parts of the application.
For example, it is not necessary to mention your exact GPA or specific grades and
course titles in your personal statement.
▪ Make Your Statement Distinctive - One way to do this is to include at least one
detailed example or anecdote that is specific to your own experience—perhaps a

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description of an important family member or personal moment that influenced your
decision to pursue a career or degree. This strategy makes your statement distinctive
and memorable.
▪ Keep It Brief - Usually, personal statements are limited to 250–500 words or one typed
page, so write concisely while still being detailed. Making sure that each paragraph is
tightly focused on a single idea (one paragraph on the strengths of the program, one on
your experience, one on your extracurricular activities, etc.) helps keep the essay from
becoming too long.
Personal Statement Format
Introduction
Many personal statements begin with a catchy opening, often the distinctive personal example
mentioned earlier, as a way of gaining the reader’s attention.
Detailed Supporting Paragraphs
1. Paragraphs should address the strengths of the program, your own qualifications, your
compatibility with the program, your long-term goals or some combination thereof.
2. Each paragraph should be focused and should have a topic sentence that informs the
reader of the paragraph’s emphasis.
3. You need to remember, however, that the examples from your experience must be
relevant and should support your argument.
Conclusion
1. Tie together the various issues that you have raised in the essay and restate your
interest in this specific program.
2. You might also mention how this degree is a step towards a long-term goal in a
closing paragraph.
Good Luck!